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Friday, April 5, 2013

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Book review - Unpleasant Design

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From enhanced-CCTV surveillance to bench handles, various tracking and prevention systems are employed in controlling the users of public space. These systems are often neatly designed and seamlessly integrated in the existing architecture, acting in a persuasive way on its users. While preventing unwanted interactions between the authorities and citizens, these systems leave no space for discussion or disobedience continue


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Sarah Ross, Archisuits, 2008
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